Tennis on Water – Williams & Nadal for Sony Open (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Ever heard of an aquatic ace? How about a tennis match on the water? That sounds impossible, but it’s not, as these images and video of Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams prove.

On March 254, the world’s first tennis game on water was held on the surface of Miami’s Hotel Gansevoort swimming pool. Spa…

Girdles for Men – The Mirdle

(TrendHunter.com) Men are becoming more and more inclined to grooming and self image, which does no harm. However, is the new craze in male underwear taking it a step too far. The Mirdle, male girdle, is being worn to hide beer bellies and make men appear younger and fitter. Although not the everyday alternative to e…

Shopping by Video III – Lipstick Jungle Shopisodes (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Fans can now raid the cast wardrobes from he new hit TV show, Lipstick Jungle. The official NBC website is offering viewers the chance to shop the virtual closets of the chic Manhattan career women featured on the show.

Watch the “Shopisodes,” like the one seen above, to steal the your favourite l…

Interactive Digital Fiction – Penguin’s We Tell Stories

(TrendHunter.com) Story telling is being taken to a whole new level of modern with a digital fiction project from Penguin! The new form of story telling will be found on We Tell Stories over six weeks and will involve six authors and six classic stories… plus a secret seventh story which can be unlocked by clues!
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Green April Fools – Energy Wasting Day

(TrendHunter.com) Energy Wasting Day is an April Fool spoof from consumer climate change campaign, Together.

Energy Wasting Day centres around a viral film featuring fictional character ‘Dan Power’. In the film, Dan revels in wasteful behaviour such as overfilling his kettle, turning up his thermostat and drivi…

Underwear Danceoffs – Jockey Underwars (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Remember that scene in Charlie’s Angels where Cameron Diaz danced around in her undies? Or when Britney Spears did the same in Cross Roads? If not, I’m sure you can imagine… and somehow I have a feeling a good lot of you have done some of your own panty prancing.

If the urge strike again soon, m…

Bunny Backpacks – Can Prada Revive the 90s?

(TrendHunter.com) Backpacks are either practical and geared toward students or hikers, or they’re considered cutsie, designed for kids and preteens.

Prada wants to change that with the re-introduction of the micro backpack as a fashion statement.

The Prada backpack, which is shaped like a bunny and comes with att…

Dogvertising – VW Polo Singing Dog Ad (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) We’ve talked about catvertising, but canine commercials are just as popular.

People love animals, some think they’re cute, other hilarious, but regardless of the reason, the point is, animals with character sell. Case in point, the new VW Polo Singing Dog commercial.

It features a series of Jack …

Ads The People Want – Heidi, Hasselhoff & a Talking Car for VW (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) It’s no secret Volkswagen is proud of its origin, and if anyone didn’t know, their upcoming TV spot would reinforce how Deutsch the brand is.

They’ve packed the “It’s what the people want” ad campaign, which launches next month, full of famous German celebrities including Heidi Klum and David Hass…

Doggy Dye – Color Restoration Fur Dye

(TrendHunter.com) Evidently, looking old is a problem for dogs, too. Pet Esthe, a Tokyo-based grooming products company, has introduced a Color Restoration System that promises to “restore the colors of aged dogs’ coats to youthful ones.” In a variety of shades to match any dog’s coat, this line of dog hair dyes is a…

Army-Inspired Decor – Tank U Vases

(TrendHunter.com) Flowers are generally considered a pretty, gentle item to bring into the home. They’re usually displayed in delicate vases which is why these army tank-inspired flower holders are extremely bizarre.

The Tank U vases were created by Parisian design group, La Tete Au Cube and come in White and Platin…

Anatomy Sculptures – Uterus Vase

(TrendHunter.com) Looking for something erotic for your décor? This sensational Uterus Vase by The Plug and Stéphanie Rollin is one of only 20 made and it will surely serve as a great conversation piece.

“The concept behind this vase is to reinstate decorum to an over-utilized representation,” Elite Choice says. “…

Safe Internet for Kids – KidZui Browser (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Fire catching discussions between parents and their kids about access to the Internet, are fuelling the anxiety of the parents to control or at least have a say in what children choose to visit on the internet. All types of software have been developed helping parents to make a choice and allow them…

Diversifying Popular Sites – Dailymotion Goes Gay (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Dailymotion, the world’s largest independent video sharing site (YouTube is controlled by Google) and a top 30 website worldwide according to Alexa has launched an official “Gay & Lesbian” channel to cater to the LGBT community.

Other sites include some LGBT content, but Dailymotion is one of the f…

Space Origami – Astronauts Fly Paper Plane From Space (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Japanese scientists and origami masters are hoping to launch a paper airplane from space in order to learn from its trip back to Earth. Insisting it’s not a joke, a prototype passed a durability feasibility studies, and a well-known astronaut is interested in trying it out.

A successful flight by …

Historical Site Sites – Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Now Online (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) The Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall, located on the Mall in Washington, DC can now be viewed online and specific names can be searched for. It’s not the same as being there but for those who can’t make the trip it’s a welcome addition to the original tribute that has proved to be such a moving …

Glass Toilet Cubicles – Swiss Public Bathrooms (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Apparently they don’t get pee fright in Switzerland… or if they do, then this public toilet must stay really clean because most people wouldn’t actually be able to use it! It’s made one-way reflective glass. Even though you can see them and they can’t see you, I couldn’t do it. I’d never be able t…

Viral Video Responses – Improv Everywhere Inspires 42 More Frozen Cities (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) A good idea gets copied. A great idea infects like the plague, multiplying like rabbits on crack.

The creatives behind Improv Everywhere are the masters of guerrilla marketing. It was cool enough when they got 200 people at to pose for Frozen Grand Central Station in New York to freeze in their tr…

Nose Job Parties – Pick Your Nose Cups (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) How would you like to attend a party where everyone gets together to openly pick their noses?

In 2006, we told you about a Toronto plastic surgery company using disposable cups with images of noses on them to promote their services. Now they’re being sold online in a variety of shapes and sizes!

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Seduction Lessons – Course to Boost Birthrates in Singapore (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Due to the city’s low birthrate the Singapore government is offering its students lessons in seduction. Seriously.

Students of two polytechnics earn two credits towards their degree if they choose the love elective. Activities for seduction include watching romantic films, holding hands and one I …